Location : Baltimore, MD, US, 21276
Company : Northrop Grumman Corporation
Date Posted : 4 October 2024
Job Type : Full Time
APPLY NOWNorthrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support our Flight Test organization, located in Baltimore, MD. The Systems Engineer is responsible for the electrical design, integration, and flight testing of systems under test on flying test beds. This includes electrical systems interface definition, design, electrical system integration, electrical system verification & validation test support, cost & risk analyses, and supportability & effectiveness of the system under test. The Systems Engineer is also responsible for proper operation of system under test during test bed ground and active flight operations.
The Systems Engineer roles and responsibilities include:
Work with a skilled team of experienced former military test pilots, system software and hardware experts, and other flight test professionals integrating and testing advanced sensor systems on board highly modified experimental aircraft.
Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation.
Occasionally (up to 25% of the time) operate out of customer locations (typically military test centers; domestically only, no overseas travel anticipated)
Must have excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to lead working groups and technical interchange meetings
Demonstrated ability to work independently under limited direction within the scope of an assignment and use independent judgment in determining methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria The chosen candidate must have the ability and desire to work in a fast paced, fluid environment and adapt to frequently changing needs of programs and customers on a weekly or daily basis.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications below.
This position may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Level 3 (Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer):
Basic Qualifications for a Level 2 (Systems Engineer):
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a BS Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or other related STEM; or 0 years relevant experience with a MS degree in STEM Field.
Experience with design, integration and/or troubleshooting of electrical systems
Experience with avionic systems development and testing
Willingness and ability to fly on experimental aircraft
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
A current ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer):
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a BS Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering or other related STEM; or 3 years relevant experience with a MS degree in STEM Field.
Experience with design, integration and/or troubleshooting of electrical systems
Experience with avionic systems development and testing
Willingness and ability to fly on experimental aircraft
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
A current ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of aircraft systems - primarily avionics, electrical power, and cooling
Field Engineering experience including actual Flight Test Experience
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